F/A-18 Hornet Lightning Bolt
A US Navy F/A-18 is illuminated by a single bolt of lightning. Painted in aggressor colors, these Hornets are used to replicate the tactics of potential adversaries at the Naval Fighter Weapons School, or Top Gun. Shot at f/8 with a 30-second exposure time with a Nikon D90 and Nikkor 180mm prime lens.
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